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Still foggy and cold: You know the drill — you’ve seen it every day this week. We’ll start the morning off with freezing fog, which will go away after 10 a.m., followed by an afternoon of clouds until the fog returns around 10 tonight, says the National Weather Service. You can expect the rain to…

Weather: Today we’ll have patches of fog before 10 a.m., but otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 58. Thanks to the time change, expect an early sunset at 4:45 p.m. The National Weather Service forecast. Traffic: Be careful out there in the fog this morning. Remember that the I-90 express lanes will be closed to…

1. Pot dispensaries clouding medical marijuana’s image The explosive growth of storefront pot dispensaries is testing state and federal laws and clouding the medical-marijuana industry’s quest for legitimacy. In today’s story, we look at the booming business that now can boast more outlets in Seattle than Starbucks. Tomorrow, we’ll take a closer look at cannibis-infused products from taco mix to…

Weather: After a warm weekend, it’s starting to feel like Seattle again. Today will be mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 70s. Later in the week, we’re back to the good ol’ 60s. The National Weather Service forecast. Traffic: A reminder for Spokane St. Viaduct drivers: The 1st Avenue South offramp is…

Weather: It’s going to start feeling a little more like summer today. The morning clouds should clear up in the afternoon for a high of 71 degrees. You can expect a solid streak of temperatures in the 70s through the early week. The National Weather Service forecast. Traffic: West Seattleites, beware….

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